Government and Politics in Western Europe

Britain, France, Italy, Germany

Third Edition

Yves Mény and Andrew Knapp

Government and Politics in Western Europe

Britain, France, Italy, Germany

Third Edition

Yves Mény and Andrew Knapp

Description

This new edition offers a clear and accessible comparative introduction to the political institutions of Western Europe's four largest countries: Britain, France, Italy, and Germany. It has been thoroughly revised to cover not only developments at a national level, but also the growing integration of national politics with the politics of the European Union.

Government and Politics in Western Europe

Britain, France, Italy, Germany

Third Edition

Yves Mény and Andrew Knapp

Table of Contents

Introduction1. Politics and Society: Cleavages2. Political Parties3. Interest Groups4. Voters, Elections, and the Elected5. Parliaments6. Presidents and Governments7. Central Administrations, Local Governments8. Constitutions, Politics, and the Judiciary9. European Integration10. A European Polity?11. Challenges to Democratic SystemsBibliography; Index